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Being a very practical person when reading and trying to understand the spiritual truths in the Bible, the following two passages of scripture have become very real, powerful and profound in practical application. Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’ (Matthew 22:37-39).
The opposite of unconditional love, is ‘conditional love’. I cringe every time I hear a mom or dad say the following to their son or daughter, ‘Paul, if you don’t stop crying mommy won’t love you anymore!’ or ‘Mary, if you don’t tidy your room dad won’t love you anymore!’ Words have power and will make an impact on your children’s lives. These conditional words can be controlling and manipulative, and it makes your love based on conditions and performance.
